Adam Yauch - Actor Profile

Adam Yauch

Sound
Updated: May 11, 2026
38Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 5, 1964
Birth Place: New York City, New York, USA

About Adam Yauch

Adam Nathaniel Yauch (August 5, 1964 – May 4, 2012), was a founding member of hip hop trio the Beastie Boys. He was frequently known by his stage name, MCA, and other pseudonyms such as Nathanial Hörnblowér. Description above from the Wikipedia article MCA (musician), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.​

Adam Yauch Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Adam Yauch reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Adam Yauch's work falls within the Music genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 37% of Adam Yauch's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Beastie|ography, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Adam Yauch Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Adam Yauch's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Adam Yauch has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2020 Beastie Boys Story Self (archive footage) Super Hit Similar →
2019 Still Ill: 25 Years of 'Ill Communication' Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2018 MCA & Me Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2012 Yo! The Story of ‘Yo! MTV Raps’ Self Flop Similar →
2012 Bad Brains: A Band in DC Self Average Similar →
2011 Beastie Boys: Move on Up Self Flop Similar →
2011 Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest Self Hit Similar →
2011 Fight for Your Right Revisited Cop 1 Hit Similar →
2010 Rappin' With The Rickster Self Flop Similar →
2009 Live From Bonnaroo 2009 Self Flop Similar →
2009 Beastie Boys: Live Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival - Flop Similar →
2008 Gunnin' for That #1 Spot - Average Similar →
2007 Public Enemy: Welcome to the Terrordome Self Flop Similar →
2006 A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower Self Super Hit Similar →
2006 Awesome; I Fuckin' Shot That! Self Hit Similar →
2005 Beastie Boys Solid Gold Hits Self Flop Similar →
2005 Danger: Diabolik - From Fumetti to Film Self Flop Similar →
2004 Beastie Boys 'Horseplay' Self Flop Similar →
2004 Beastie Boys $2 Bill Self (as MCA) Flop Similar →
2004 Beastie Boys - Live at Melkweg; Amsterdam Self Flop Similar →
2003 The Work of Director Spike Jonze Self Super Hit Similar →
2000 Beastie Boys: Video Anthology Self Hit Similar →
1999 Beastie Boys: Tibetan Freedom Concert 1999 - Flop Similar →
1999 Beastie Boys: Live in Glasgow 1999 Self Super Hit Similar →
1999 Beastie Boys: Live in SECC, Glasgow MCA Hit Similar →
1998 Free Tibet MCA - Beastie Boys Super Hit Similar →
1998 Beastie|ography Self Super Hit Similar →
1998 Beastie Boys: Open Air Festival - Flop Similar →
1998 Nathanial Hornblower’s: The Robot V the Octopus Monster Saga - Flop Similar →
1994 Beastie Boys: Sabotage Sir Stewart Wallace / Cochese (as Nathan Wind) Super Hit Similar →
1994 Nirvana: Live! Tonight! Sold Out!! - Super Hit Similar →
1994 Ciao L.A. Nathan Wind Average Similar →
1992 Beastie Boys - Live in Japan Self Flop Similar →
1992 Beastie Boys: The $kill$ To Pay The Bill$ Self Flop Similar →
1988 Tougher Than Leather Self Average Similar →
1987 Funny, You Don't Look 200: A Constitutional Vaudeville Self - as Beastie Boys Super Hit Similar →
1985 Krush Groove Self (Beastie Boys) Average Similar →
N/A Tibetan Freedom Concert Self Flop Similar →

Adam Yauch - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Adam Yauch?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Adam Yauch is "Beastie|ography" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Adam Yauch acted in?

Adam Yauch has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Adam Yauch?

Other notable films include "Beastie Boys: Live in Glasgow 1999", "The Work of Director Spike Jonze", and "A Day in the Life of Nathaniel Hornblower".

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